Allen Lottinger
Barrier islands need to be restored
Many years ago, in the sixties, Louisiana Land and Exploration Company officials suggested that we restore the broken up barrier islands along the coast of southeast Louisiana. […]
Allen Lottinger
Allen Lottinger
Our waterborne industries need help
Even if we can avert the worst consequences possible from the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana’s commercial and sport fishing industries have already suffered significant damage. […]
Allen Lottinger
Oil production can produce its problems
It was a tragic accident that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico last week, killing 11 men when an offshore oil rig blew up 50 miles south of Venice. […]
Allen Lottinger
Sediment diversion should be coordinated
Eleven candidate projects were selected Tuesday to be considered for implementation under the Breaux Act which was set up many years ago to help preserve and restore the coast of Louisiana. […]
Allen Lottinger
Republicans develop plan in New Orleans
If you thought the nation was beginning to fall apart before last weekend, you might feel it’s well on its way today. […]
Allen Lottinger
State should begin getting share of oil revenue
Louisiana is an oil producing state, obviously. And as a result, it is where U. S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar came to announce the intended sale of mineral leases on some 18-million acres coming up in the Gulf of Mexico August 18.
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Allen Lottinger
Jindal could lead in right direction
Gov. Bobby Jindal is making news again. Now he wants to reshape the State of Louisiana by cutting the government infrastructure and turning over many of the state’s functions to the private sector. […]
Allen Lottinger
Health care bill not done deal yet
If you thought you were going to get universal health care right away after Washington passed the Obama administration’s new bill, you are mistaken. […]
Allen Lottinger
Re-invention of democracy is needed
Dictatorships have their advantage. One guy up there can decide what’s best for the country and do it. […]